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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.60, 1,362.09 and 475.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.60, 1,362.09 and 475.25 is: 712.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.60 : 1,362.09 = 475.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.60/1,362.09 = 475.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.60x = 1,362.09 × 475.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.60x = 647,333.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,333.27/908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.45

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